Patchworks & DJ Slowz drop fresh spins on Saigon Soul Revival's ‘Đám Cưới Nhà Em’

Vietnamese band Saigon Soul Revival has reimagined their track ‘Đám Cưới Nhà Em’ (translated to ‘Your Family’s Wedding’) through a fresh set of remixes, bringing new life to their unique blend of 1960s and 70s Vietnamese rock and soul.

Known for their mission to revive and celebrate the raw sound of Vietnam's musical history, the band uses this track to tell a satirical story of a young girl’s forced marriage to an older, wealthy foreigner—a nod to a tragic, yet culturally relevant narrative from the past.

The original track, a ska-infused banger from their album ‘Mối Lương Duyên’, is as catchy as it is poignant, featuring playful beats and horns (plus, of course, the occasional sing-along parts).

All these musical elements clash with the tale of a teenage bride trapped in a life of servitude, all while her family revels in the wedding celebration.

The song has already caught attention on a global scale, featured in the HBO series The Sympathizer, directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Robert Downey Jr.

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The first remix comes from French producer Bruno Hovart aka Patchworks who reorients the song by highlighting traditional Vietnamese instrumentation with Nguyễn Thị Hải Phượng lending her skills on the đàn tranh—a zither-like instrument that brings a cultural resonance to the remix. The result? A danceable modern “global pop” twist to the already high-energy original.

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The second remix, courtesy of Vietnamese hip-hop pioneer DJ Slowz, dives into nostalgia with a blend of ‘70s rare groove and ‘80s new wave. Based in Hanoi and Malmö, DJ Slowz’s remix unites Vietnamese and diaspora sounds, adding a funky organ solo to elevate the song’s hook.

Available November 15, pre-save the original track and its remixes here.

Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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